Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit
About The Position
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on Surgery Unit 5B. This is a full-time position on the day shift, approximately 7am to 7pm, and includes working every other weekend. The Surgery Unit 5B is a busy 24-bed unit that treats patients recovering from various surgeries including general, GYN, colorectal, urology, plastics, vascular, and neuro spine. The team is focused on patient recovery and mobility. The unit boasts high patient customer service scores and staff longevity, indicating a positive work environment. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, and adhere to patient safety practices. They also observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
- Must have one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care
- Support the admissions and discharge process
- Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse
- Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
